The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 27 buses that leave Glasgow for Edinburgh Airport on Tue, Nov 18, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 57 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:31AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:57AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport buses for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX183 | Delayed 6:35 PM 7:20 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 5:20 PM 5:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | On time 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h15 | 12:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX183 | Delayed 6:35 PM 10:30 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 5:20 PM 5:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h35 | 6:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h40 | 4:35 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h40 | 2:35 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h45 | 5:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h45 | 5:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h40 | 4:35 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h35 | 6:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 5:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h45 | 7:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h45 | 5:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 7:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h40 | 8:35 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h35 | 7:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h35 | 12:30 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX180 | 7:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 18 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h57 | 7:02 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h01 | 7:31 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 7:57 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h15 | 12:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
NX183 | 7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 8:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 8:27 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 8:57 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h15 | 12:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h00 | 9:35 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 35 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 57m |
First bus 05:05 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink from Glasgow to Edinburgh AirportYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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